Traditional Springerle

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Spray 4 cookie sheets with cooking spray; sprinkle with anise seeds and set aside until needed.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Mix flour and baking powder together in a large bowl until well blended. Place sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a separate large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and frothy, 5 to 8 minutes. Gradually stir flour mixture into egg mixture to form a thick dough.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Working with handfuls of dough at a time, roll out onto a lightly floured surface until 1/4 inch thick. Lightly sift confectioners' sugar over dough. Place springerle molds onto dough; press down hard and evenly until the mold's design registers in dough. Remove the mold. Use a small knife to cut around each cookie, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Repeat, until all dough has been used. Cover cookies with a lightweight cotton cloth, and allow to dry for 8 hours, or overnight. The designs will remain embossed in the cookies.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake cookies in preheated oven until tops are pale brown and cookies are set, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (48 servings total)